possession

[US]/pəˈzeʃn/
[UK]/pəˈzeʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.ownership, control, or occupancy of something, especially personal property;territory, domain, colony.

Phrases & Collocations

physical possession

legal possession

possession of property

possession rights

possession of assets

possession of land

possession of goods

in possession

in possession of

take possession of

take possession

give possession

get possession of

Example Sentences

The land is in the possession of the merchant.

excessive possession of ball

in full possession of one's senses

the temporal possessions of the Church.

The widow is in possession of a large fortune.

to upset the self-possession of

the couple had exclusive possession of the flat.

possession of explosives will be an extraditable offence.

he had taken possession of one of the sofas.

they were imprisoned for possession of explosives.

fear took possession of my soul.

possession by entirety ties

How did you get possession of it?

He gave up possession of the house.

The information in my possession is strictly confidential.

lost possessions beyond retrieval.

He's got possession of the house for 10 years.

The policeman took possession of the thief's bag.

He was arrested for the unlawful possession of fire arms.

Real-world Examples

For them, increasing their possessions is life.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

He disclaimed the possession of any great quickness of apprehension or wit, such as distinguished Huxley.

Source: Past exam papers of the English reading section for the postgraduate entrance examination (English I).

" Whose" is different because it describes a possession.

Source: Grammar Lecture Hall

Thus lists the personal possessions of Bo Dennis.

Source: Lost Girl Season 3

Where did you leave your possessions on the plane?

Source: New TOEIC Listening Essential Memorization in 19 Days

" And will you never regret the possession of it? "

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Yes. We asked you what happened to Dave's possessions.

Source: Six-Minute Basic Vocabulary

They were in my office's possession at the time.

Source: Ugly Betty Season 1

It's got to be a possession. Or a spell.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Do you have her in your possession?

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

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